Sidewalk Snow Removal (Shovel or Snow Blower)

Responsibility: The state and the county do not clear snow and ice from
public walkways (sidewalks and trails). While not legally
obligated, residents and businesses are asked to help keep
sidewalks safe. They should, as soon as feasible, clear snow
off the sidewalks in front of their property so that all
pedestrians, especially school children, those with disabilities
and the elderly, may walk securely.

Homeowner associations may require members of their communities
to clear walkways abutting their property. Contact your
association or property manager for further information.

Ways you can help:

Start a neighborhood team to help shovel snow for
elderly and those unable to shovel.

Volunteer to use equipment you may have such as small
snow blowers for a community removal effort

Shovel snow into the yard instead of into the street to
minimize the problem of the snowplow covering your driveway
with snow after you've just shoveled it.

Stormdrain Snow Removal

Keep the openings of storm drains clear of snow and
debris to help alleviate potential flooding and to protect
the environment. At no time, however, should a resident
attempt to enter a storm drain to remove debris.

Property owners are responsible for driveway culverts and
bridges that are part of the driveway structure and are not
public storm drainage system structures. Storm drains outside
rights-of-way and easements are privately maintained by the
property owner.

Fire Hydrant Snow Removal

Clear snow away from fire hydrants in your neighborhood. Ask
neighbors to adopt a fire hydrant and clear snow and ice away
from all hydrants so that they are easily visible in the event of
a fire. Residents also are reminded that parking is
prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant located along the
curb line or edge of any public or private roadway. No special
curb marking is required for enforcement.

Roof and Deck Snow Removal

Roofs and Decks

Roof snow removal

Residents should watch for falling snow and ice from their
roofs, but should not attempt to access their roofs to
try to clear the snow due to the safety concerns of
slipping off the roof and exposure to electrical wires.

Clear the areas around downspouts and roof drains so that
melting water has a path to flow away from the house.

Clear snow and ice away from exhaust vents that go through
the exterior walls.

Deck snow removal

Decks can be cleared of snow to reduce the stress to these
structures, although they are designed to support the snow
load.

Accessible Parking Snow Removal

Residents and businesses should make sure that all parking spots
identified as accessible
parking spaces for people with disabilities are cleared
of snow and ice.